BrisAsia Symposium 2019

School of Languages and Cultures Japanese Lecturer, Natsuko Akagawa, to feature at the 2019 BrisAsia Symposium.

Fri 1 Mar 2019 10:00am–4:00pm

Venue

Grey St &, Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Room:

Cremorne Theatre, Qpac

BrisAsia Symposium 2019 – Belonging, is an intimate and thought-provoking day designed to inspire and connect individuals passionate about the drive for cultural change. The Symposium includes a range of interactive panel discussions and artistic performances. Topics of discussion include intercultural arts practice, cultural heritage and diplomacy, philosophy, creativity and wellbeing.

Natsuko Akagawa will feature as a panelist on Cultural Diplomacy in the 21st Century: cultivating the seeds of belonging. Natsuko will join the panel as part of her outreach project to general public in relation to her research expertise and book on “Heritage and Cultural Diplomacy” (Routledge 2015). Natsuko has also been involved in the conceptual development for the panel.

Chef, writer and television presenter Adam Liaw will also be joining as a guest speaker.The panel discussion is scheduled for 2pm.